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  • Renmoney logo

    Backend Engineer

    RenmoneyLagos, Nigeria14 January

    At Renmoney, we believe finance should be simple, useful and accessible to everyone. That’s what makes us really passionate about leveraging data driven ...

    Hybrid
  • BBC logo

    Senior Journalist, Igbo Service

    BBCLagos, Nigeria14 January

    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the public-service broadcaster of the United Kingdom, headquartered at Broadcasting House in London. It is the ...

    Onsite
  • Halifield Schools logo

    Graphics/Web Designer

    Halifield SchoolsLagos, Nigeria14 January

    Halifield has broken the barriers that a traditional Nigerian Education placed on learning. With the use of technology, virtual learning environments, a more ...

    Onsite
  • Duoiba Technologies Limited logo

    Full Stack Web Developer

    Duoiba Technologies L..Lagos, Nigeria14 January

    Duoiba.com is a leading e-commerce marketplace in Africa for manufacturers, merchants and suppliers in Africa to get their own online store and do business ...

    Onsite
  • Kuddy Cosmetics logo

    Web Developer & E-Commerce Officer

    Kuddy CosmeticsLagos, Nigeria14 January

    For over 40 years, Kuddy Cosmetics has been a leading name in the beauty and makeup industry in Nigeria with an availability of over 20,000 skincare and makeup ...

    Onsite
  • Aptech Computer Education logo

    Software Engineer

    Aptech Computer Educa..Lagos, Nigeria13 January

    Aptech is a global learning solutions company that commenced its education and training business in 1986 and has trained over 7 million students worldwide. ...

    Onsite
  • Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited logo

    Backend Developer - NYSC

    Mitiget Assurance and..Lagos, Nigeria13 January

    Mitiget is a leading Enterprise Information Security company delivering comprehensive security, safety and compliance solutions. Our solutions are the most ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth4everyone logo

    UI/UX Designer

    eHealth4everyoneAbuja, Nigeria13 January

    eHealth4everyone is a leading digital health social enterprise dedicated to making the world healthier. We are a new kind of mission-driven organization with ...

    Onsite
  • Promasidor logo

    Software Engineer/Developer

    PromasidorLagos, Nigeria13 January

    Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 for Zimbabwe to pursue his African dream. As Chairman of Allied Lyons Africa ...

    Onsite
  • Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc logo

    Software Engineer

    Ibadan Electricity Di..Oyo, Nigeria13 January

    Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone(Oyo, ...

    Onsite
  • Cavista logo

    UI/UX Designer

    CavistaLagos, Nigeria10 January

    At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction ...

    Onsite
  • PrimeTech Digital Africa LTD logo

    ELearning Developer / Instructional Designer

    PrimeTech Digital Afr..Lagos, Nigeria09 January

    Primetech is a dynamic IT solutions provider with a strong commitment to bridging the digital divide. Our expertise extends beyond delivering cutting-edge IT ...

    Onsite
  • PrimeTech Digital Africa LTD logo

    Junior Developer

    PrimeTech Digital Afr..Lagos, Nigeria09 January

    Primetech is a dynamic IT solutions provider with a strong commitment to bridging the digital divide. Our expertise extends beyond delivering cutting-edge IT ...

    Onsite
  • PrimeTech Digital Africa LTD logo

    Junior Developer

    PrimeTech Digital Afr..Lagos, Nigeria09 January

    Primetech is a dynamic IT solutions provider with a strong commitment to bridging the digital divide. Our expertise extends beyond delivering cutting-edge IT ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Security Engineer

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria09 January

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • KadMap logo

    UI/UX Designer

    KadMapLagos, Nigeria09 January

    KadMap® is a secure private data transaction system. It provides private and secure data and networking services to enterprise clusters KadMap® GridHive OS ...

    Onsite

What is software development?

Software development is a set of computer science activities that involves the process of creating, designing, testing, deploying and supporting software. The goal is to create ready and easy-to-use software for everyday life. On the other hand, software is the set of instructions and programs that tell a computer what and what not to do. It is the software that makes a computer programmable. 

Types of Software Development

Front-end Development

Front-end development is the part of software development that is most available to the user. It is the part that deals with building the user interface and managing client-side behaviour. It consists of the graphical elements of any application or website.

Back-end Development 

Back-end development comprises server-side behaviour, which correlates to servers, databases, application programming interfaces (APIs), and other internal structures powering the software application itself.

Full-stack Development 

Full-stack development deals with both the back-end and front-end development of a website or application. It is a combination of client-side and server-side development. 

Application Development 

Application development is about creating a software program (or a set of them) designed to perform various tasks required by a business. It contains various activities, such as designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications. 

API Development 

API, or Application Programming Interface, refers to a set of rules and protocols used for software interaction. APIs allow different software applications to communicate and interact with each other, extending software functionality and enhancing the overall user experience.

Desktop Development 

Desktop development exclusively creates applications that run on a desktop operating system, such as Windows, Mac, or Linux. This is opposed to developers that create applications that run on mobile, tablet, or other devices. 

Some other types of software development include:

  • Data Science 

  • Cloud Computing Development 

  • Mobile App Development 

  • Software Tools Development 

  • Security Software Development 

  • Video Game Development 

  • DevOps Engineering 

Skills needed for software development 

Programming Language

To be a software developer, you must have knowledge of programming languages. They are source code a person can write for a software program. Some of them are Javascript, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, PHP, etc. 

Data Structure and Algorithms 

A good knowledge of data structure and algorithms is at the heart of software development. This skill is required to organize massive amounts of code using the right structure and to solve a specific problem in less time and space.

Source Control

Source control helps software developers manage and store their code. A developer who is proficient in version control is in popular demand in a number of organizations.

Testing 

Every software program requires an intricate testing process before a company can release it to consumers. So, every software developer must understand the concept of unit, integration and system testing. 

Operating Systems 

A software developer should know the fundamentals and mechanisms of different operating systems. Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux are the primary operating systems for computers, while iOS and Android are two common options for mobile phones. 

Databases

Another essential skill for developers is the knowledge of working with databases. It is impossible to develop any kind of application and software for an organization without the knowledge of the enterprise database.

How do I become a software developer? 

  • Decide the field and type of software development you want to venture into.

  • Enhance your software development skills and learn the new ones you ought to learn. You can do this by registering for a course or even self-learning. 

  • Get certifications in software development or pursue a degree in it. 

  • Begin to build mini-projects that you can showcase when the time comes. 

  • Apply for software development jobs in line with your field.